Leasing Agent

Description

To be responsible for the marketing and leasing of apartments, to represent the property in a professional, and courteous manner; performs as instructed in the Policy and Procedures Manual; comply fully with Fair Housing Laws and operate the property in compliance with the local State and Federal regulations.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in all types of office and leasing operations on a daily basis to include but not limited, answering the telephone, screen applicants, maintaining waiting list, setting appointments, greeting the public, showing the property to prospective residents, filing, computer input, etc.
2. Must be knowledgeable in property information including rents, amenities, square footage, deposits, rental occupancy standards, etc.
3. Prepares move-in paperwork and performs a move-in orientation with new residents, as requested.
4. Assist in leasing and marketing efforts.
5. Assist in resident certification and re-certifying eligibility and income requirements.
6. Inspect all units using UPCS or HQS standards as required by the Policy and Procedures Manual ensuring each unit will sustain high performance rating when inspected for compliance to include final inspection of make ready units.
7. Participates in an on-going property improvement and marketing plan.
8. Ability to work evenings, overtime, and weekends, as needed.
9. Attend employee meetings and training seminars, as requested.
10. Ensures that the resident files and any other filed related to the property are well maintained.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

A high school or GED diploma and one-year experience in affordable housing (HUD subsidized) management or equivalent administrative experiences.

Knowledge of general office duties/management with basic accounting principles.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Sound organizational skills.
• One or more year’s knowledge of Microsoft Office products and housing software
• Experience with office equipment: calculator, copier, faxing, answering phones, and scanning.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Provides own transportation.
• Certified CPO Occupancy Specialist (Section 8 housing)
• Certified LIHTC Manager (Tax credit Housing)
• Certified HQS Inspector, if necessary

EEOC STATEMENT:

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.